Pediatric Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist

Childrens Minnesota is seeking a dynamic, fellowship-trained pediatric heart transplant cardiologist to join the Heart Failure Heart Transplant (HFHT) program. This physician would have the benefit of collaborating with a comprehensive multidisciplinary transplant team that includes: 3 surgeons, 1 cardiologist, 2 nurse practitioners, transplant coordinators, dieticians, pharmacists, therapists and social workers. The HFHT program also offers a growing Ventricular Assist Device program as well as a well-established ECMO program

Our Transplant program partners closely with The Childrens Heart Clinic (CHC). Annually, the CHC cardiologists see more than 16,000 patients and surgeons perform over 400 surgical interventions.  The CHCs state-of-the-art facilities include a dedicated pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit, one of 30 approved pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratories in North America for transcatheter pulmonary valve placement, a complete pediatric arrhythmia service including the latest technology for ablation and devices, a collaborative fetal program for diagnosing and managing congenital heart disease in-utero, a collaborative adult congenital cardiology program, an ICAEL-accredited echocardiography lab and a rapidly growing congenital cardiac MRI/CT program. Childrens Minnesota is pleased to announce it is the first pediatric hospital in Minnesota, and second in the United States, to install Siemens Naeotom Alpha (Alpha) with Quantum Technology?- the worlds first photon-counting computed tomography (CT) scanner for clinical use.

Practice Highlights:

• Childrens Minnesotas cardiovascular program provides comprehensive pediatric cardiovascular services and on average, we annually perform:

  • 400+ cardiac surgeries
  • 400+ cath procedures
  • 15,000 + echos (1,900+ fetal)
  • 370+ cardiac CT/MRIs

Childrens Minnesota and Mayo Clinic Childrens Center collaborate in the care of children with congenital heart disease and build on each organizations passion for children as well as the complementary strengths of both programs. The Mayo Clinic - Childrens Minnesota Cardiovascular Collaborative is one of the largest and strongest pediatric cardiovascular collaborations in the country.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology from the American Board of Pediatrics
• Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant fellowship training in a program certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. 
• Physicians should have clinical competency and expertise in caring for patients who are candidates for or are recipients of advanced heart failure therapies including mechanical circulatory devices.
• Must have an M.D., D.O. with ability to obtain a current Minnesota Medical License.
• Ability to be successfully credentialed by both Hospital and 3^rd Party Payers

Benefits

• Generous salary and benefit package
• Malpractice provided
• Time off for PTO/CME/medical missions

Community

Minneapolis/St. Paul is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the US and consistently ranks as one of the top ten most livable places. Often referred to as the Twin Cities, Minneapolis/St. Paul offers a high quality of life, world class arts, excellent school systems, an award-winning culinary scene, vibrant culture, professional and college sports and outstanding year round outdoor recreational activities

Contact

Melissa Coulson

Physician Recruitment Manager

Melissa.Coulson@childrensmn.org

952-992-5316